DEMONS | Nikolai Lantsov

Chapter 24

---Nikolai's POV---

Nikolai and Mara hurriedly made their way through the palace corridors, their hearts pounding with a mixture of exhilaration and the thrill of their secret moments on the roof. The sound of rain echoed through the halls, masking their footsteps as they moved with a purposeful grace.

As they navigated past the guards, using their intimate knowledge of the palace's hidden passages, Nikolai and Mara shared glances filled with both mischief and desire. Each stolen moment brought them closer, intensifying the longing that pulsed within their souls.

Finally, they reached the sanctuary of Mara's room. Nikolai closed the door behind them, shutting out the world and leaving them alone in a haven of warmth. It was very dark, and only the light from the moon shone through the windows. Silhouetting their forms and filling the air with anticipation. Water dripped from their saturated clothes, forming small puddles on the floor, as they stood face to face, their eyes locked.

Without a word, Nikolai stepped forward, his hand cupping Mara's cheek as he leaned in to capture her lips in a passionate kiss. Their mouths fused together, the taste of rain mingling with the sweetness of their shared affection.

Mara's arms wrapped around Nikolai's neck, pulling him closer. The world faded away, leaving only the electric current of their connection, a reminder of the depths of their love.

Breaking the kiss, they gazed into each other's eyes, their breathing ragged and their faces flushed with desire. "Darling," Nikolai whispered, his voice husky with longing. "Is this what you want? Because if it is not, I will stop."

Mara's fingers traced a path along Nikolai's jawline, her touch reverent. "It's what I want." She murmured; her voice filled with tenderness. "Do you want to stop?"

But Nikolai didn't need to answer, he knew she could feel it in the air that he wanted her. Their eyes locked, an unspoken understanding passed between them. Saints he wanted her.

Nikolai's hands moved to Mara's waist, pulling her closer as their bodies pressed together, the wet fabric of their clothes clinging to their skin. He reveled in the sensation of their entwined forms, each touch igniting a fire within him.

"Mara," Nikolai breathed, his voice a mere whisper against her ear. "Let me show you just how much I've missed you, and how deeply I love you."

Mara's response was a fervent nod, her eyes gleaming with desire and trust. Their bodies moved as one, shedding their dampened clothes, releasing the barriers that kept them apart.

Nikolai's gaze burned onto the sight of her body. He had seen it before, but that was so long ago. And she was, dare he say, even more beautiful than before. Slowly he backed her away from the piles of clothes on the floor, gently pressing her into the bed. His fingers achingly light against her skin, as he pressed his lips to hers once more.

---Mara's POV---

As their bodies entwined, their connection deepened, and the world outside ceased to exist. Time lost its meaning as Nikolai and Mara surrendered to the intoxicating rhythm of their love, her pulse racing against her skin, and his warm naked body on top of her almost caused her to forget how to breath.

Their hearts beat in sync, their breaths mingling with whispered words of devotion. Nikolai's fingertips traced the contours of Mara's body, igniting a trail of sensations that sent shivers down her spine. Mara's lips sought Nikolai's with an urgency born of longing, capturing the essence of their passion in every kiss. Biting his lip gently, and smiling when a small groan escaped his throat.

In the quiet moments between their shared desires, they reveled in the tender intimacy they had gone without for all these years. Their fingers intertwined, their bodies pressed close, their being merging into a single entity bound by love and trust. Both completely bare before one another, aside from the shining ring on Mara's thin finger.

As their lovemaking reached its crescendo, their gasps of pleasure melded with the rhythm of the rain outside. The room, once a sanctuary of solitude, transformed into a sanctuary of love, a sacred space where their spirits danced in perfect harmony.

When their bodies finally found stillness, they remained entwined, their breaths gradually slowing as they basked in the afterglow. Mara rested her head against Nikolai's chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart, finding solace in the symphony that echoed their connection.

Nikolai pressed a soft kiss to Mara's mouth, his voice a gentle whisper. "I love you."

Mara's eyes began to close slowly, as she hid her face in the crook of Nikolai's warm neck. "I love you too Nikolai."

As they drifted into sleep, their bodies and souls replenished, they knew that their love would guide them through the challenges that lay ahead. Together, they were an unbreakable force, ready to face the world with unwavering determination and a love that would endure through the ages.

In that room, where raindrops tapped against the windowpane and their love enveloped them, Nikolai and Mara became more than the future king and queen. They were two souls, intertwined in an unbreakable bond, sharing a love that transcended boundaries, a love that could weather any storm that life would throw their way.

---The End---

Woohoo! Book 2 is finished! If you have made it this far, can I mentally hug you lol! I have loved seeing the support and love for this book. I know my writing isnt the greatest thing, but I have loved creating this story.

I'll be editing this just as I did the first book. Just to smooth some edges. But.....

Book 3 lol?
-M